Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR0 · Greater London
684
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CR2 · Greater London
123
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Croydon has less crime — 123 vs 684 incidents in April 2026.
Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Croydon in April 2026 — 684 incidents compared to 123, a 5.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (99), while Croydon has more Vehicle crime (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Croydon recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 123 vs 684 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Croydon is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Croydon had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Croydon recorded fewer total crimes (123 vs 684).